Wellness Brief
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How much the Twin Cities walk
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Twin Cities residents may want to add another step to their wellness routines: more steps.
By the numbers: Minneapolis residents and visitors walked an average of 130 miles in 2024, according to transportation data firm StreetLight.
- St. Paul averaged just 108 miles.
- Both cities fell below the national average of 151 miles, or less than half a mile per day.
The big picture: Other cities are miles ahead.
- Orlando averaged 653 miles per year. (All that walking around Disney adds up.)
- Boston averaged 530 miles.
Zoom out: Among the country's 100 largest cities, Minneapolis ranks No. 82 for walking. St. Paul comes in at No. 94.